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Leading Men, Like DiCaprio, Exhibit Softer, Boyish Side

With Paul Newman's death last month, audiences were reminded just how much he embodied the iconic American leading man, appealing to women and men alike. Newman's chiseled face and steely blue eyes were characteristic of the Hollywood heartthrob of yesteryear: strong, silent, masculine. Today's generation of leading men is more likely to resemble Leonardo DiCaprio's boyish looks. "Because of the overwhelming success of 'Titanic,' a lot of men had a hard time relating to DiCaprio," said Wes... Full Story
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